Dropping wrestleback bouts and getting eliminated from the tourney were Newman 152-pounder Bryce Ivey and Oregon 195-pounder John Brink.

Morrison 195-pounder Calvin Harridge was eliminated after dropping his preliminary bout to Dwight's Anthony Bauer 8-7 in overtime. Bauer lost his next bout, eliminating Harridge.

Hall of Famer: Morrison's Dan Drosopoulos was one of 19 men honored by the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association as members of the 2013 hall of fame class. They were recognized before the semifinal round on Friday night.

"I think it's just awesome," Drosopoulos said.

Hard at work: Roy Snyder of Rochelle, formerly of Mount Morris, is among the mat officials working the state tourney. It is Snyder's 13th state wrestling final, seven of which have been individual tourneys.

At next week's dual team state tournament in Normal, Don Mekeel of Sterling and Ryan Mekeel of Chicago will be mat officials. It will be the first father-son combination to work a state wrestling finals.